2016

Learn how to broaden your bike skills from the masters

16 November 2018 by MCN News

If you truly want to be the master of your motorcycle, the learning doesn’t stop when you get your pass certificate, nor indeed is it restricted to tarmac. There are many motorcycle schools to choose...

Trials riding tips to help every rider

17 November 2017 by Maria Vallahis

Everyone knows trials riding is a great way to enhance your road riding. It also makes you look super cool. On my first day, I wheelie’d my trials bike, true story. I passed my A licence in April and...

Video: MOD 1 bike test, see how it's done

12 April 2017 by Ped Baker

You’ve read the books, done the training and talked to your friends who’ve been through the convoluted process of passing their bike test but there’s no substitute to actually seeing it done. YouTuber...

'Mum, Dad - I want to ride a motorbike'

23 March 2017 by Rupert Paul

Andy Morrison, former boss of Rapid Training, had a saying about new motorcycle riders: “You start out with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag...

High street bargains for Christmas

02 December 2016 by MCN News

As fun and enjoyable as motorcycling is, it’s not always the cheapest hobby. Bikes aren’t cheap, and neither is motorcycle-specific gear, especially if you want the best stuff. But for some things,...

Get a student discount on rider training

18 November 2016 by James Archibald

Learn for less with an NUS card Kawasaki UK will launch their Kawasaki Rider Training scheme (KRTS) at Motorcycle Live tomorrow and are offering NUS-card holding students a £15 discount. TOP STORIES ...

Get On two wheels for free in 2017!

14 November 2016 by MCN News

This weekend Get On were at the Carole Nash MCN Festival of Motorcycling getting people of all ages and sizes on motorbikes and scooters for the first time. Get On brings its free ride experience to...

155 years of experience: Top tips for new riders from the MCN staff

21 October 2016 by MCN News

There’s perhaps no other office in the world that offers the same wealth of motorcycle knowledge as MCN. With that in mind, we asked a few of the members for their top tips for new riders. Between the...

How to use a paddock stand on my own?

12 August 2016 by Tony Hoare

How can I safely use a paddock stand on my own? “I recently purchased a rear paddock stand for my Honda NC750X. Unfortunately, my wife isn’t confident holding the bike in an upright position for me to...

Video: How to ride a motorcycle in the rain

24 June 2016 by Ped Baker

As you’ve proabably already noticed, the British summer is quickly turning into another damp squib. The chances of running into a few sharp showers is high and if you’re inexperienced in wet weather...

Video: The perfect MOD 2 bike test pass

17 June 2016 by MCN News

You’ve left your CBT and Motorcycle Theory Test long behind you by now…your Module 1 was only a few weeks ago and you passed with flying colours… NOW comes the big one. You’re preparing for Module 2...

Herald Rambler 250 first ride

24 May 2016 by Jon Urry

Herald describe themselves as a British company that designs, builds and creates stylish, yet simplistic, vintage-themed motorcycles. And there is a refreshing honesty about the way they conduct their...

Learn new skills with Kawasaki and BikeSafe

04 March 2016 by MCN News

Kawasaki Motors UK and BikeSafe are extending their partnership to continue offering the BikeSafe Off Road Skills courses run by Kawasaki Off Road Experience partners. The course is designed to show...

How can I keep my Suzuki SV650 safe from tumbles?

19 January 2016 by MCN News

Q. I’d like to protect my Suzuki SV650 against crash damage. What are the best options? Sharpey, email Answered by Tony Hoare, MCN Consumer Editor Because the SV650 is raced in a series called...